In this course students will use critical analysis categories leading to a deeper understanding of cultures in the Spanish speaking world from geography, topography and demographics to history, art, politics, religion, and economy, among other relevant subjects. Prerequisite: grade of BC or higher in 305 or 305 or by departmental placement exam.
This advanced level Spanish course is for heritage Speakers of Spanish, meaning students who were raised in a home where Spanish was spoken and who is to some degree bilingual in English and Spanish. This course will focus on the common obstacles and difficulties specific to heritage speakers, including but not limited to, complex grammar structures, diverse vocabulary, varying registers, code-switching, etc. Students will build on already high proficiency skills to speak and write the language with more control in varying social contexts.
This high-intermediate course focuses on practical Spanish intended to strengthen students communicative skills in Spanish for the professions. Topic areas will vary depending on semester (Health Care, Business, Social Work, Criminal Justice, etc.). It will also increase students knowledge of the cultures of Spanish speakers and their awareness of the needs/opportunities in our diverse communities. Prerequisite: 305 or 306.
Students will intern in a domestic Spanish-immersion context. Time commitment is equal to the time commitment for a three-credit Viterbo internship. Prerequisite: grade of BC or higher in 305 or 306 or by departmental exam, or department consent.
This high-intermediate Spanish course works to incorporate higher level grammar skills into active spoken conversation by studying the process of building and carrying out interviews with native speakers of Spanish. Coursework aims to take intermediate conversation skills up to a high-intermediate level of proficiency and does include some written composition. Students who complete this class as their first college Spanish class with at least a C also receive nine retroactive credits for SPAN-101 and 102 or 103, 250 and 251.
Guided reading and research on a topic selected by the student and approved by the instructor. Refer to the academic policy section for independent study policy. Independent study contract is required. May be repeated for credit.
A minimum of four-week language and/or cultural study in a Spanish speaking country to explore the realities of peoples in their context. Courses taken abroad should be transferrable to Spanish courses at Viterbo University, and they are expected to expand and enhance students social, political, historical, linguistic, and cultural perspective on Spanish speaking countries. It is strongly recommended that students pursuing a Spanish major do their Study Abroad the first or second summer after enrolling at Viterbo (See SPAN 200, 300, 400.)
Culturally-authentic technology and print materials at the introductory level are used to facilitate communicative skills in Spanish for everyday conversations and interactions. Recommended for students with no previous Spanish study. Prerequisite for 102: C or better in 101 or by departmental exam.
Culturally-authentic technology and print materials at the introductory level are used to facilitate communicative skills in Spanish for everyday conversations and interactions. Recommended for students with no previous Spanish study. Prerequisite for 102: C or higher in 101 or by departmental exam. D, G9
Students review concepts from beginning Spanish and will be exposed to culturally-authentic audio, video and text materials with the goal of integrating and developing all language skills - speaking, writing, reading and listening. Students who complete this class as their first college Spanish class with at least a C also receive three retroactive credits for SPAN-101. Offered fall semester.